How to Clean Fireplace StoneHow to Clean Fireplace Stone

Steps to Clean the Stone:Before start cleaning precautions is to wear rubber gloves and eye protections all the times from the start to end of the cleaning

Face mask is also best to use to avoid the allergies and protecting the skin from the dangerous chemicals used to clean.

Cleaning the natural stone fireplace depends on the nature of stones and type of the stones. Here are some things to know to clean the stones of fireplace depending the nature of the stones.

How to clean Marble stone fireplaceUsually marbles tile are used in the fireplace for outer purpose to look stylish with soft nature of the marble.

These marble tiles pick up the dust and soot over fire time. So need to clean regularly with the clean water and a little washing detergent helps in stubborn dust and soot.

For deeper stains can use the professional marble cleaner to clean it, just following the instruction as rubbing the marble tiles with clean rag and wash it off when finished.

How to clean Granite stone fireplaceIf it is granite finishing fireplace, already know how beautiful and durable your fireplace is. By using simple household things can clean granite fireplace. Such as dish soap, sponge, container of water and dry towel.

Add 2 to 3 tbsp of regular dish soap to the container of water, by soaking the water will take a soap texture and there will be foam on the top with the gallon.

Dip a sponge with the soapy water and scrub the granite stone fireplace strongly. Make sure to scrub in between grout lines if your fireplace has granite tiles.

Dump out the soapy water and replace it with clean water. Use your sponge to rinse off the soapy water. Make sure to do a thorough job, as any leftover soap will leave a thin, opaque film on the granite's surface. By using dry towel clean the granite and it should restored to its former brilliance.

How to Clean other Natural StonesSandstone Fireplace: Sandstone fireplace need regular cleaning. Wash the sandstone with stone cleanser and a soft scrub brush. Scrub the sooty areas along with the soot stains solutions in the warm water.

Apply the cleanser with paint brush and wait for 30 minutes and then rinse fireplace thoroughly with the warm water.

Mix a gallon of warm water with 1/4 cup trisodium phosphate. Apply the solution with a soft scrub brush, and keep it on the stone for 15 minutes.

Rinse with clean water and dry the sandstone with a towel.

Limestone Fireplace: Clean the ashes of the fireplace before start cleaning the limestone fireplace and vacuum the stone to remove as much dust as possible before wetting the stone.

Follow the package directions for mixing the trisodium phosphate in water. For light-colored limestone, add a small amount of bleach to the solution.

If the fireplace is dark, do not add the bleach, as it may lighten the color of the stone, finally Use a scrub brush dipped in more of the cleaning solution to scrub each stone.

How do you clean inside a fireplace?Clean the grate and andirons, scrub them thoroughly using nylon brush and use water to rinse it. By drying polish them with a metal polish. Dispose all the debris and scrub the wall and better to use the nylon brush to wipe the walls from top to bottom. Take care of surroundings covering the floor too to avoid the dust.

Wash the floor and wallsMix a solution with 6 tablespoons of trisodium phosphate, 1 cup of bleach and 1 gallon of warm water. Wearing protective gloves, scrub the walls thoroughly with the nylon brush. Rinse the walls with water, and use a towel to dry them off.

Additional Tips and Advice: If you really felt very hard to remove and clean the stones fireplace, it is best to have it repaired by the professional.

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